Principal Civil Engineer

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD2401Q26

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a newly-established, driven Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently searching for a skilled, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure design, who is willing and able to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a driven team of design professionals, based just a stone's throw away from the diverse, exciting city of Glasgow.

Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

- Competitive salary (depending on your skills and experience)

- Employee Pension Scheme

- Generous annual leave package

- Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

- Life Insurance Scheme

- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the local region

- Actively contributing to the future of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• Overseeing and delivering an array of projects and developments
• Leading a newly-established team of professionals, mentoring them throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Overseeing all elements of design projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery/implementation
• Managing a range of water-based infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
• Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders
• Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
• Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practice
• Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Contributing to the company's Business Development strategies, acting as a trusted representative

Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering, Hydrology, etc.)
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy
• Demonstrable experience of working with water-based, non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, treatment plants, etc.)
• Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
• Proficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more
• Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
• Prior experience of managing relevant projects and people
• Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
• Excellent organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• A Higher UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field
• Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
• Experience of working in a public-facing role

If you are interested in the role of Principal Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.